Forget “rabbit out of a hat”! When Mark performs, prepare to experience brand-new wonder, amazement, surprises and laughter!
With one-of-kind illusions, unique props and tricks created specifically for your event, Mark guarantees a performance that will leave an incredible and lasting impression on you and your guests.
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73 customer reviews
Torey
Mark is fabulous!!!! This is the second time we hired him for our event and he is just the most amazing magician! Everyone was talking about how great it was! ! We will definitely hire him again!! More...
Jennifer
We hired Mark for a corporate event. He was SO entertaining! He was extremely good with our guests, adults and children too. He was very interactive and blew our minds with his magic. I would definitely hire him again! More...
Angie Porter
Magician
MARK hired from BARK! Was amazing!! He was very communicative, and flexible with my scheduling needs. When he left the party, it was all anyone could talk about for the rest of the night. Definitely a night to remember, I highly recommend! More...
Allie
Magician
Mark was fantastic - we loved his expertise, efficiency being on time for arrival when he said he would be & overwhelming kindness towards our guests. Would highly recommend for any gathering you are looking to make extra magical. More...
Lizzy LeDuc
Magician
I recently hired Mark Paskell for my birthday party, and I can’t say enough about how amazing the experience was! It was an intimate gathering of just seven people, but he managed to elevate the entire event with his incredible magic and entertaining personality.
From start to finish, he brought all the stops — jaw-dropping tricks, laughs, and a genuine sense of wonder that kept everyone on the edge of their seats.
He was able to engage every single person, and we were all left in awe of his talent. Not only was the magic mind-blowing, but he also made everyone feel comfortable and part of the experience, creating the perfect atmosphere for the party.
We will absolutely be hiring him again for any future events, and I highly recommend him to anyone looking to add that extra bit of wow factor to their party or event. You won’t regret it!
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LISA
Event Entertainment
Mark Paskell was an absolute hit at our annual streaming leadership after-party! His roaming magic left everyone amazed, and even a week later, our team is still talking about his incredible tricks. Our tech engineers were obsessed with figuring them out, and he was such a favorite that he even became an emoji on our Slack channel! If you're looking for top-tier entertainment that will leave a lasting impression, I highly recommend Mark for your next event. More...
Marcia Newyear
From Magician to MC to Auctioneer, Mark carried the whole evening of Mardi Gras for us. This was our first Mardi Gras fundraiser and a lot of us were learning "how" but Mark was there for us. We catered to 90 people and with Marks help everyone left happy and hoping to see him again. More...
Christine Franklin
Event Entertainment
Mark has been very responsive and helpful. We are looking forward to seeing his show!
Mireille
Mark is INCREDIBLE! Hes so funny, professional, and so worth it. He made my 22nd birthday amazing… my friends and family loved him and we’re all still in utter shock at the tricks he performed!!! He also juggles fire!
Keri White
Event Entertainment
I hired Mark for my birthday party with 40 people present, and he was fantastic! He arrived on time, communicated well throughout the process, and put on a professional yet incredibly entertaining show. He was courteous and attentive to my guests, making the experience even more enjoyable. I highly recommend him for any event! More...
Anna
Magician
We don't have the words to express our gratitude!!! Don't think, just book!!! My husband and I were looking to add in a bit of entertainment to our micro family-style wedding reception, and Mark DID NOT disappoint! He brought the charm, the intrigue, the charisma, and the creativity to leave us all utterly speechless. Almost a month later, and we're all still talking about the magic that was witnessed. You will not be disappointed by the quality of entertainment! Thank you again, Mark, for making our day even more memorable, and for being a part of our little love story. You are truly THE BEST!!! More...
Theresa Ballantyne
Magician
Mark was exceptional! Funny, energetic, personable, great guy to have at our parties, thank you for a great night😊
rita
Magician
mark took my boyfriend's 40th birthday party to the next level. he touched base ahead of time to get a sense of the audience and our venue, and then customized the show accordingly. I loved hearing the oohhs and ahhhs as he walked around the room and made sure each guest had their chance with close-up magic. Then he easily switched gears and put on a spectacular show that friends are still raving about. More...
rita
Magician
words really aren't going to work here--
you know when you take a crazy, exotic trip and come back and feel different and happier and just .
..a little more excited about life on this planet? And then someone calls and says "hey, how was your trip? tell me everything!" and you really want to, so you try, but you fall short and have to resort to the inadequate and frustratingly vague: "amazing, mind blowing, it was crazy, I gotta go back...!"
And yea, inside you know this is wrong, but you're not a writer and they just need to go and see it themselves. Nothing you say is going to reconcile what you saw and felt...and talking about it to someone who wasn't there. So you sigh, and tell them they just gotta do it cause there aren't enough emojis or ways to say you’re better off than you were.
Then you can all be in the club of people who have been there, who feel like that's something they'll remember forever, but who can't tell you exactly why...even the pictures are sort of blurry. Or there aren't any. Cause you forgot what phones were. Does this sound like an acid trip or someone talking about burning man? oof.
Look, you won't regret it. Booking Mark was impulsive. My boyfriend was turning 40 and I had done absolutely nothing except reserve the backroom at the Prince. Everyone kept saying "this is a VERY important birthday" but I procrastinated and worked too much and at midnight googled “magicians near me.” The next day, I bought a couple cakes, someone brought a couple balloons, and Mark walked through the door with a fireball. Then 30ish very cool looking artists/creatives/musicians/fashion-types (who make a living being judgmental and hot) said it was the best birthday party they had ever been to…they really wouldn’t stop. They seemed, quite frankly, in love with Mark.
I was toasted. I was repeatedly grabbed by the shoulders and told I had killed it. I was, for the first time in my life, considered the most thoughtful, generous, and sweetest girlfriend (knowing that less than 24 hours before I had one room and the hope they’d get drunk and my bf would take a raincheck.)
Mark does magic, and is magic.
Just do it.
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Bryce
Mark Paskell is an absolute star and truly a host's best friend! We had the pleasure of having Mark perform at Ailim Films' Creative Black Tie Gala, and he went above and beyond to ensure the evening was unforgettable.
His entertainer personality shone through, captivating our guests with his incredible magic and charm. Rain or shine, Mark gets it done beyond expectations, making every event seamless and spectacular.
Mark's expertise isn't limited to just one event – he has also performed at our company's founding event and our founder's birthday party, showcasing his versatility and unwavering dedication. His international experience and professionalism make him a standout performer who knows how to engage and delight any audience.
If you're looking for a 5-star entertainer who will elevate your event to new heights, look no further than Mark Paskell. Highly recommend him for any occasion – he truly is the best in the business!
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Farrell F
Event Entertainment
Excellent on all fronts! From the minute we connected he was communicative, understood exactly what I wanted and delivered above and beyond my expectations. Mark performed for my private dinner party and my guests are still talking about it 2 weeks later. His magic was unique, fascinating, and blew us away. Would definitely recommend him and will invite him to perform for us again. More...
Debbie Vali
Magician
Fantastic! From the first phone call to the last was seamless! The guests loved Mark and his magic was impressive! He included my kids and made the night so special! My guests keep telling me how amazing he was and what a fun addition to the party! 5 stars all the way! More...
Tina
Event Entertainment
Mark is an exceptionally talented magician. He kept the crowd entertained and went above and beyond by engaging with the guests and making the event special. Highly recommend.
Wendy Kay
Event Entertainment
So far he has been great and I really think he will be loved by everyone when he performs next weekend! Thank you
Marta West
Thank you Mark ...
It was a great and professional performance...
Everybody participate , enjoyed and had a great time ...
Pablo
Event Entertainment
Working with Mark was amazing. He was responsive and caring about what I was looking for my wife's special 50th birthday party. I've never done anything like this in my life and I am so glad I went with Mark! He is a true professional and arranged everything leaving me to focus on my wife's special day. I am try blessed to have found him! More...
Kevin
For our New Years Eve party we hoped for an entertainer who could mingle in the crowd creating moments of delight and surprise. Mark delivered all that and much more, with a warm and approachable persona that put everyone at ease. And then left everyone dumbfounded again and again with an amazing variety of magic! More...
Darryl P
Mark was a pleasure to work with. He is upbeat and passionate about what he does. He has a strenuous desire to please the audience and give them a quality experience. Mark strives for perfection during his set up and performance. More...
Ken Roane
Magician
Very warm, funny and clever. Tremendous talent!
Tristan Hilbert
Magician
A funny an entertaining showman. It twas a night to remember
Keith Graham
Magician
Mark is a great magician. He came and did close up magic for my wife's birthday party. He communicated well over phone and text prior to the event, and he was quick to respond to any questions I had. He knew my young children would be at the party, and he made sure to bring some magic activities for them to do as well. We started in a house, and then Mark accompanied us on a party bus. It was not an easy location for magic with dim lighting and bumpy roads, but Mark was a trooper, and he made it work. Highlight of the night! More...
RAS
Event Entertainment
Mark was hired on short notice for our long-planned family and friends gathering party. Mark responded quickly and communicated with us thoroughly. He showed up on time and performed so well. He was not only a good magician, but also a comedian. He made everyone laugh and all our guests loved him. He is very professional, highly skilled and excellent performer. We recommend him for sure! More...
Rich, Michalski
Magician
Natural pleasant, thoughtful,skilled and funny to seven year olds or seventy year olds
Jonay
Magician
I hired Mark for a corporate event and he was awesome! He worked the room with such positive energy and kept everyone engaged. His magic tricks were impressive. Hire him and you will be amazed!! More...
Vanessa Moran
Mark was incredibly magical!! His detailed and tailored tricks were an amazing hit at my event!!
Doug
Magician
Mark is awesome. He came by my place and performed a mind-blowing mix of Magic that my friends and I are still talking about.
Jay D
Event Entertainment
Mark was excellent!! Very engaging, funny, played to all ages of our audience and was very tailoring/accommodating.
Thea Kendis
Event Entertainment
Fabulous! This adept and funny man kept the guests at my husband's birthday party enthralled with his high energy performance. My husband -- an avid fan of magic -- was both pleased and impressed. I cannot recommend Mark highly enough ... but I'll try! More...
Fermin Ospina
It was a true pleasure meeting and working with Mark. From the minute he came on board he seemed like part of our team. He customized his performance to suit us and our patrons. We where were blown away by his talent, his demeanor his drive and never ending energy! More...
ANDREW PLEDGER
Magician
Mark was the perfect blend of funny, charming, and the magic act was A+!!!
Kimberly
Magician
Mark knocked it outta the park for my mother’s 90th birthday party! He was personable, accommodating and the magic was mind blowing. There were 15 of us ranging in ages 9 to 93, and we were all engaged! And they are still talking about it! Thanks for contributing to our family memories! More...
Tommy
Magician
Mark was easily best magician ive ever used. Perfect combo of funny to back it up. People were astonished that he was in our house and not playing in vegas lol. Def recommend!
Susan Janz
Event Entertainment
Mark did a great job working through the room, entertaining the crowd and acting as an ice breaker at the beginning of our event. He was funny and personable and we appreciated what he brought to our event. More...
Bryce Dressler
Magician
Invited Mark to perform for my 31st and let me tell you, he is a hosts best friend. Fantastic show, great and friendly guy, just an all around class act. Would highly recommend working with him to amp up the entertainment of any social setting. More...
Robert Marchant
Magician
What a great show Mark put on!! Everyone loved it. I highly recommend Mark and thought he did a fantastic performance!
Pat Bledsoe
Mark was fabulous at our party. He made everyone laugh and have fun. His magic kept everyone amazed I would hire him again. It was well worth it for an excellent afternoon!!! More...
Samuel Singer
Magician
Mark was absolutely fantastic from start to finish. Exactly the kind of professional I needed for my event. He is creative, responsive, consistent, and dependable.
I also appreciate the way he respectfully advises without telling you what to do.
I'm not sure how many more magicians I'll need in my lifetime, but I'm going to be reaching out to him first every time.
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Sandy Anleu
Magician
Mark is very professional. I enjoyed his passion for a good show. He was on time, very entertaining and made my friend's 60th birthday very special. Strongly recommend.
Heidi
Event Entertainment
Mark was so much fun , entertaining, hilarious and made our day for our company event ! He is SPECTACULAR and knows how to put a GREAT SHOW! Definitely had a smile on our faces the entire time . He is a great performer and he is so talented at what he does I am looking forward to the Magic Castle ! thanks Mark for a magical event ! :) More...
Shawn Lakin
Magician
What a show!!! We love mark, he really wowed us.
Mia Dunn
Magician
Besides having a great personality, Mark was very easy to work with. He was very responsive, on time, and delivered everything he promised. He really cared about helping make my friend's 50th birthday party one to remember, which I greatly appreciate. More...
Vanessa Lombardo
Magician
Awesome performance! Mark entertained our End of the Year event for an affordable housing Management company. Employees were thrilled with the show and they wanted to see more. I really recommend Mark Paskell!
Wayne B. Bergeron
Magician
Mark Paskell was hired to perform as the headline act for the City of Santa Fe Springs Halloween Carnival. From the start of the show to the final act, he was a joy to watch and had the attention of the audience.
His attention to detail and audience interaction were amazing.
Mr. Paskell was a consummate professional in all my interactions with him. He thoroughly addressed questions raised by City staff, including the fire marshal to ensure his show would be safe. In the end, Mr. Paskell crafted a presentation that made this community event one that would remembered for a long time.
Bottom line: I wholeheartedly recommend Mark Paskell for adding a "magic touch" to your next special event.
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Abol H
Magician
Mark was amazing!
All my guests not just liked him and his show, they loved it.
Glenn Pardon
Event Entertainment
Mark was a big hit at my wife's 50th birthday party. We highly recommend him and look forward to using him again.
How long have you been interested in magic?
At the age of 7 Mark became fascinated with the art of magic. In the following years he devoured every magic book at his local library, and performed countless shows for friends, neighbors and even at Ford Motor Company where his father worked.
He turned professional at the age of 15, and expanded his skills beyond conjuring to include juggling, mime, clowning and other variety arts. This dedicated development of skills and expertise led to Mark being offered a job in the city of lights — Las Vegas — when he was 20.
Following his time in Vegas, Mark continued to expand his repertoire as he worked across the USA, entertaining both private and corporate clients. Standouts include Steven Spielberg, Brain Grazer, John Travolta, Sam Raimi, Jamie Lee Curtis and Sylvester Stallone, while his corporate client list includes ABC, Health Net, Walt Disney Studios, Amtrak, Shell Oil and many Fortune 500 companies.
Mark is proud to have assisted David Copperfield in his development of Project Magic, a teaching program for handicapped children and adults.
Internationally, Mark has toured with his show through China, Japan, Mexico, Trinidad and various parts of Europe.
In addition to performing, Mark consults, supervises and assists on motion pictures and television shows that need magic, circus arts or practical special effects. He has taught actors to shoot fire from their hands or make a purse float; once he made the entire cast of a theatre show disappear in a puff of smoke! Additionally, Mark has advised Hollywood screenwriters who want accurate depictions of magic and magicians in their screenplays.
Mark has dedicated his life to this age-old art form. Give him a call and he will quickly demonstrate how he will create something special exclusively for you! 310-399-2253 310-463-2366 (cell for texts)
Take us through your show – what can we expect?
EVERY show is CUSTOM-CREATED. When we speak I will illustrate how the magic experience will be crafted just for you...!
Can you provide your services online or remotely? If so, please add details.
YES! I have an exciting, astounding and INTERACTIVE virtual magic show that I can perform for your group ONLINE! I take care of all the set-up details; you just click on the link I'll send you and your party to begin your custom-created show! This is not like watching TV -- this is a LIVE interactive experience where you and your group actually interact with me to participate as the amazement unfolds ! Please call for details.
What changes have you made to keep your customers safe from Covid-19?
I'm proud to say that in early April 2020 I created a safe, socially distanced amazing show that you can feel very comfortable having at your event. I'm committed to EVERYONE'S health and safety. We talk beforehand to set up the details and protocol before my arrival, and the show itself involves no touching or contact -- but PLENTY of audience interaction! I'm flattered by the reviews and comments I've received that say I can still deliver maximum entertainment under these new standards.